Gulf News took a look at all the vamps that are in film and TV currently and how they’re still the hottest thing in Hollywood. There’s no surprise here that both Bill and Eric made the list as some of the baddest suckers around.
Note: Presumably this information was written for those about to see True Blood, Season 3 since the source is in Dubai. Therefore, in the descriptions of the characters below, Eric is not yet with Sookie and Bill is not yet king, still, we decided that any list that includes True Blood’s sexy vampires, was worth posting.
Bite size: The local boss of all the vampires in his corner of Louisiana, Eric’s all about sampling the darker side of vampire life, by hooking up with ‘fang-bangers’, running his own vamp club and pretty much lusting after Sookie every opportunity he gets.
Bloodthirst: Known for biting and discarding humans at will, Eric discovers his softer side when he falls for Sookie, spilling, “He can be quite loyal, and somewhere deep inside there are actually feelings. He’s also very focused and very determined, especially when he gets the chance to avenge someone he lost many centuries ago.”
Vamp-ability: The ruthless Eric is stronger than Bill, with what Alexander calls “an animalistic quality” concerning his stealth attacks. “You don’t show your teeth, you don’t say anything, you don’t show it,” he says of his approach. “Anything could happen.”
Played by: Stephen Moyer in True Blood
Bite size: Keeping his blood-lust under control, when Bill falls for Southern waitress Sookie, pretty soon he’s feeding on her neck pretty regularly – with her consent of course! But when it comes to defending Sookie, Bill will kill anyone, even almost killing himself in sunlight, to save her.
Bloodthirst: “Yes, he’s a vampire and, yes, he could tear your throat out, but he’s old-fashioned and romantic,” says Stephen of his character. “The sexual tension between Bill and Sookie is something that’s very romantic and courtly. Apart from the biting, their relationship is one of great love.”
Vamp-ability: Bill has the strength and speed we’ve come to expect from the undead, but he can’t walk in the sun and has to succumb to the commands of his area vampire Sheriff – Eric Northman. Plus, his blood acts as a ‘designer drug’ for humans.
Other famous vampires that made the list were:
Vampire: Jerry Dandrige
Played by: Colin Farrell in the new upcoming remake of Fright Night
Vampire: Stefan Salvatore
Played by: Paul Wesley in The Vampire Diaries
Vampire: Damon Salvatore
Played by: Ian Somerhalder in The Vampire Diaries
Vampire: Edward Cullen
Played by: Robert Pattinson in The Twilight Saga
source: gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment
